The J Summer Camp Prepares for Another Great Summer
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www.jewishlouisville.org INSIDE Seinfeld Writer to speak in Louisville CenterPiece PAGE 3 The J Summer Camp Prepares The J says ‘Thank You’ for Another Great Summer to Members by Lee Chottiner Interim Editor by Ben Goldenberg Marketing Director The J drew at least 300 children and teen- agers per week to its summer camp pro- A heartfelt week of thanks to The J grams last year and The J Program and Op- members is scheduled on March 5-11 with erations Director Tom Wissinger predicts at plenty of fun activities for the entire family. least as good a turnout this summer. The annual tradition was started sever- “That’s the goal,” Wissinger told Commu- al years ago as a way for The J to show its nity, “to meet and exceed.” appreciation for all members. This year’s Camp registration began February 6 for week long celebration includes massages, The J members and the entire community smoothies, new class demonstrations and on February 19. a family fitness class. The full schedule is This year, The J is offering an expanded below. itinerary that includes units for everyone – But the most exciting activity this year especially older kids. is a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 11, at For instance, The J is bringing back its 7 p.m. Louisville Trivia will stop by to host Counselor in Training (CIT) unit for 10th a night of fun, basketball and drinks. This graders. The five-week unit will teach CITs general knowledge trivia night will test the necessary skills to become camp coun- you and five friend’s general knowledge of selors. trivial facts. The winners will receive a gift “That’s to get these 10th graders, who are package from The J. too old really to be a traditional camper and In addition, the TREK unit (grades 4-6) All camp programs will be done on The Do not worry UK fans, the SEC Tourna- too young to be an employee, the opportu- is expanded to include three field trips this J campus except for cooking camps, which ment will be on the big screen as well. nity to see what camp is all about, to still summer. will be held at the Standard Club. “Trivia is a great way to bring our mem- engage in camp with the idea that, in the “TREK is going to be more involved in Contact Smith at 502-238-2774 or at bers together in some friendly competi- future, they’ll be counselors – really great things on campus,” Smith said. [email protected]. To register tion,” says Matt Vamvas, membership di- counselors – for our camps or other camps,” The other units are ELC Summer Camp online, visit jcclouisvillecamp.org. rector. said Mary Kate Smith, assistant camp di- (ages 2 to pre-K), KEFF Unit (K), and KEFF The evening will be family friendly, rector of programming. Unit (grades 1-3) and Young Leaders (grades with on-site childcare available for $5. A 7-9) cash bar and free snacks will also be avail- All the grades reflect the year each child able. Trivia Night costs $30 for individuals will be entering during the next school year, or $40 for couples, $20 and $30 for The J Smith said. Members if you register in advance. For There also will be 40-45 specialty camps more information, visit www.jewishlouis- this summer, including variations on cook- ville.org/trivia-night or call 502-238-2791. ing, crafts, sports theater, art, magic, video making, fashion and dance. Several camp specialists have been re- THE J MEMBER tained this year in the areas of nature, cul- APPRECIATION WEEK tural arts, sports and games. The J also hopes to retain specialists in All events are free for The J Members dance and archery and to have two Israeli except Trivia Night on Saturday, March 11. schlichim on hand to teach music and Jew- ish state culture. But the details for these Sunday, March 5 specialists are still being worked out. Free 10-minute chair massages ... all day Monday, March 6 Bouncy House, Family Fit class in upper CenterStage & Jake Latts gym. Free popcorn after class .. 4:30 p.m. Present Tuesday, March 7 Jump Training Demo ................. 5:30 p.m. TRX Demo................................ 6 p.m. Golf Fitness Demo ................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 Body composition and blood pressure measurements, ....... 8-10 a.m. & 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 9 Free Smoothie Day! Friday, March 10 Live Grand Finale Bring two guests for free .......... all day Saturday, March 11 Sunday, February 26 | 7 p.m. Try several group exercise classes in a 1 hour block ............................ 10:30 a.m. Trivia Night .............................. 7 p.m. Hosted by Louisville Trivia. Registration in Young performers, ages 6-18, take the stage, competing advance: $30 for Individuals, $40 for cou- ples and $20 for The J Members, $30 The for over $2,000 in cash and prizes! J Member couple rate. Register at www.jewishlousville.org/trivia-night www.CenterStageJCC.org/talent or 502-238-2709 B 2 CenterPiece Y February 24, 2017 Y 28 Sh’vat 5777 The J to Host Popular Jewish Cookbook Author Jeffrey Yoskowitz by Michael Fraade buying jars or mixes, was a finalist for the By Ben Goldenberg JOFEE Fellow National Jewish Book Award. Marketing Director Yoskowitz will lead a live cooking demon- stration during which he will talk about The J will host Jeffrey Yoskowitz, an au- how he began cooking Ashkenazi cuisine It won’t take a “Spoon Full of Sugar” for thor, public speaker and advocate for inno- and why he thinks it is important for others Disney’s Mary Poppins to go down. Center- vative approaches to old world Jewish foods, to do so as well. Following the demonstra- Stage presents the movie turned musical for a cooking demonstration and book sign- tion, there will be samples of a variety of rec- March 16-April 2 at the Linker Auditorium ing on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. ipes from The Gefilte Manifesto—including at the Jewish Community Center. Tickets Yoskowitz and his cooking partner, Liz homemade gefilte fish—available for tast- are $20-22 in advance or $22-24 at the door Alpern, have been cooking and selling sus- ing. Copies of the cookbook will be available and can be purchased by calling 502-238- tainably sourced, artisanal gefilte fish and for purchasing and signing. 2709 or online at ww.CenterStageJCC.org. other traditional Eastern European Jewish Many see Yoskowitz and Alpern’s work After losing yet another nanny, the Banks foods since they opened their business, the as part of a larger trend focusing on home- family finds themselves in turmoil until a Gefilteria, in New York City in 2012. Last made and gourmet foods. Sasha Chack, new nanny appears in the most peculiar who owns the Louisville-based Izzy’s Ko- way. The practically perfect Mary Poppins sher Catering, notes that younger Jews in teach the Banks family and especially Bert particular “are reclaiming Jewish and ko- sher food—the flavors and customs of their ancestors—as their own in the 21st centu- ry.” He believes that community support for a Jewish food movement will help “engage and foster growth in the Jewish communi- ty.” Amy Green, who met Yoskowitz at the Hazon Jewish Food Conference in Decem- ber and attended his presentation there, says she is “excited for the Louisville community New Nutrition Series to Help to experience such a fun and charismatic presenter. Jeffrey’s food is out-of-this-world Active Adults Become Healthier delicious!” The event, organized by The J’s JOFEE by Ben Goldenberg Kwasny, Kindred fellow. “Chef Shalenko is (Jewish Outdoor, Food and Environmental Marketing Director an expert on crafting creative menus that Education) Program with assistance from help families get healthy.” the Jewish Book Council, will take place in Week one will focus on processed foods. Jeffrey Yoskowitz, co-author of The Gefilte Manifesto the Patio Gallery at The J on Wednesday, You already use The J to get stronger, but Chef Shalenko will teach you how to navi- March 1 from 7:30-9 p.m. and costs $15, $10 wellness involves more than just weights gate the grocery store, focusing specifically year, their cookbook The Gefilte Manifesto, for The J members. Participants can register and a treadmill. The food that you consume on what to look for and avoid on food pack- which makes a passionate case for making at www.jewishlouisville.org/gefilte. provides the power to make you stronger aging. Participants will sample recipes for gourmet Jewish food at home rather than and healthier. turkey tacos with pico de gallo and black As part of the Kindred Active Adult Se- bean brownies. ries, The J is focusing on the food you eat Week two is all about superfoods and with a Nutrition Series for Energy and Vi- supplements for energy and recovery. Reci- SCHOOL’S tality, March 14-28. pes will include kale-quinoa salad and cher- The weekly discussions will include an- ry-cacao energy bars. ti-aging foods, how to cook for a small fam- Week three is about setting yourself up OUT DAY ily and how to nourish your body to have for success. Chef Shalenko will teach you more energy and vitality. They will be led how to prepare meals in advance so you by Chef Mat Shalenko, a health coach and are ready for whatever comes your way professional chef. Focusing on families and throughout the week. Recipes will include seniors in the Portland and Shawnee areas quick greens and beans stew and vegetable of Louisville, Chef Shalenko draws from stir-fry with brown rice.